US Bridges

N91 over Mirdan Canal

Good

Garfield County, Nebraska · 3W Burwell · Structure no. S091 05636

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,385
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N91 over Mirdan Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N91 over Mirdan Canal in Garfield County, Nebraska. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesN91
CrossesMirdan Canal
Location3W Burwell
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates41.7695, -99.1825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2018)
Projected traffic1,801 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N91 over Mirdan Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is N91 over Mirdan Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does N91 over Mirdan Canal carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is N91 over Mirdan Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N91 over Mirdan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.